In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to save an AutoCAD 2007 file as a PDF. Saving your AutoCAD drawings as PDFs can be extremely useful for sharing and printing purposes. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Open your AutoCAD file
If you haven’t already done so, open the AutoCAD file that you want to save as a PDF. Make sure that your drawing is set up and ready for export.
Step 2: Go to the ‘Plot’ command
To save your AutoCAD file as a PDF, you need to access the ‘Plot’ command. There are multiple ways to do this:
- Option A: Type ‘PLOT’ in the command line and press Enter.
- Option B: Go to the ‘File’ menu, select ‘Plot’ from the dropdown menu.
- Option C: Use the keyboard shortcut ‘Ctrl+P’.
Step 3: Configure the plot settings
The plot settings dialog box will open up once you execute the ‘Plot’ command. Here, you can configure various options before saving your drawing as a PDF.
Select the device
In the plot settings dialog box, under ‘Printer/plotter’, select a device that supports PDF output. This could be a virtual printer or a specific PDF driver installed on your computer.
Select paper size and orientation
In the same dialog box, under ‘Paper size’, choose an appropriate paper size for your PDF output. You can also select landscape or portrait orientation based on your requirements.
Specify the plot area
Under ‘Plot area’, you can choose whether to plot the entire drawing or a specific window or viewport. Select the desired option based on your needs.
Set the plot scale
If required, you can adjust the plot scale under ‘Plot scale’. You can choose to use a standard scale or specify a custom scale for your PDF output.
Step 4: Customize other settings (optional)
In addition to the basic plot settings, you can further customize your PDF output by exploring other options in the dialog box. Some of these options include:
- Plot style table: Choose a specific plot style table if needed.
- Plot offset: Specify an offset value if you want to shift the plotted drawing on the paper.
- Plot transparency: Toggle this option based on whether you want to include transparency in your PDF output.
Step 5: Save as PDF
Once you have configured all the desired plot settings, click on the ‘OK’ button in the dialog box. You will be prompted to specify a location and filename for your PDF file. Choose an appropriate location and provide a suitable name for your file.
Congratulations!
You have successfully saved your AutoCAD 2007 file as a PDF. You can now access and share your drawing in PDF format with others, ensuring that it remains consistent across different devices and platforms.
We hope this tutorial was helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need assistance with other AutoCAD features, feel free to explore our other articles!